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The Unexpected Encounter of Gerard Piqué and Shakira During the World Cup Final
An unexpected intersection that mixed football, music, and the past
Piqué surprises with his arrival
The 2026 World Cup final started making headlines even before it began. Gerard Piqué was seen entering the New York/New Jersey Stadium with his children, walking among the fans and without access privileges. The images went viral immediately and caused surprise on social media
Spain champions and a historic show
From the stands, the former Barcelona defender witnessed Spain's victory over Argentina, which gave La Roja its second World Cup. The match included the first halftime show in a World Cup final, with Shakira as the centerpiece of the show
A coincidence that set the social networks on fire
A video showed Piqué's children enjoying the show while he remained serious, a detail that multiplied the reactions. Piqué and Shakira being at the same event became one of the most talked-about snapshots of the final, mixing soccer, music, and an unexpected crossroads
